Memphis is hosting Navy on Thursday night of Week 14. The game will take place at 7:30 p.m. ET in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Tigers are 3.5-point home favorites in this game on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the game’s total set at 58.5 points. This is a preview, prediction, and pick for the only college football game on Thanksgiving Day.
Navy vs. Memphis Preview
Navy Preview
Unlike almost every team in college football, this is not the last game of the regular season for Navy. Navy still has its biggest game of the season against Army next week. That being said, this is also a massive game for the Midshipmen. Navy, along with North Texas and Tulane, has just one loss in conference play this season. If Navy wins its final two games and either North Texas or Tulane drops a game, Navy will make the American Conference title game. While the odds of that happening are slim, Navy needs to win this game to at least put pressure on those teams to win. Blake Horvath is an experienced and excellent quarterback for Navy. The senior field general would love to pull off the upset against Memphis and keep this magical season going.
Memphis Preview
Memphis has let its American Conference title hopes slip away. The Tigers were in the driver’s seat to win the conference after upsetting South Florida earlier this season. Now, they are on the outside looking in after dropping two straight games to Tulane and ECU. Memphis has one of the best offenses in the Group of Five, but its defense has let it down all season. Brendon Lewis is a very experienced quarterback, capable of dicing up any defense in the conference. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Lewis and his squad will hope to get one more good win against Navy.
Navy vs. Memphis Pick, Best Bet
My best bet for this game is for Navy and Memphis to get over the total of 58.5 points. These are two of the best offenses in the nation, both averaging over 430 yards per game and over 32 points per game. Meanwhile, both teams have been let down by their defenses this season, particularly Navy. These two teams played a thriller last season, which Navy won 56-44. The teams combined for 100 points last season and should score at least 60 points in this game. Eight out of Navy’s ten games this season have combined for at least 59 points, and that trend should continue here. These two offenses should trade blows back and forth from start to finish, pushing the game over 58.5 points.
